ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an allergy clinic is caring for a client who has a history of seasonal allergy symptoms. The client had a radioallergosorbent test (RAST) completed on a previous visit. The nurse should recognize that an elevation in which of the following immunoglobulins indicates a positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is associated with allergic reactions, and elevated levels indicate a positive RAST test result.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus and reports foot pain. The nurse should evaluate the client for which of the following alterations as indications that the client has an infection? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Localized edema and an increase in neutrophils are signs of infection, indicating inflammation and immune response.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood, is a common electrolyte imbalance seen in prerenal AKI due to decreased kidney function and the inability to excrete potassium.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had surgery for the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An MRI of the chest should be clarified with the healthcare provider because MRI can interfere with pacemaker function. Patients with pacemakers are generally advised to avoid MRI unless the pacemaker is incompatible, due to the risk of the magnetic field affecting the device's operation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A purplish colored stoma indicates compromised blood flow and is a sign of ischemia, requiring immediate medical attention.